This weeks’ blog is a tad different in more ways than one-Lol. For starters the meet venue was very popular, with my head count reaching 21+ At one point I thought there was going to be four groups. I overheard DH mention Audlem Marina and the fast boys were talking about Sandbach. I also believe there were a few doing their own thing or a 4th group?
It was a glorious
day and the best for months, which meant all groups got going pretty sharp, all
keen as mustard.
My group became
the ‘CB’s, who had ridden in from Waverton, TT1 (the thief) who rode over with
me, ‘RR’ (Rapha Ray), John Mills and Toby.
Before I get
started on the ride and the day’s inevitable mishaps, faux-pas and simply daft
moments. I would like to introduce our latest honorary member, which as most of
you already know, is a form of fond recognition for individual acts of heroism,
loyalty, benevolence or simply embarrassing moments or stupidity- Lol. The
Mod+ group has a hard core following, which started with the Chuckle Brothers,
their moment of ‘note’ long since forgotten (something to do with Solero ice
lollies-Lol) but now in need of an update. As for why they’re known as
brothers- more on all of that later.
Those followers
of the Mod+ ethos, intentional or not, inevitably become honorary members by
earning themselves a pseudonym. These are awarded by yours truly in a similar
way to that of our illustrious King when bestowing a title on his special
citizens, except a Mod+ title involves no sword and is usually less gratifying
or welcomed. Our democratic committee of one deliberates long and hard,
with tireless dedication, in order to proudly award a personalised pseudonym
-Lol. It doesn’t take long, for some, to earn an appropriate title, in some
cases several, although it can be tricky to make such an award because some
individuals are simply more reliable, capable, self-aware and simply down right
more competent-Lol.
So, without further a doo, our latest honorary member is Toby, who, hence forth, shall be known as ‘TT2’ (Teflon Toby) as per the Mod+ ethos trope! Number 2, due to ‘the thief’ of course. Such recognition is usually all my work, but on this occasion credit goes to Steve Hu aka ‘the chatterbox’ aka, one half of the ‘chuckle brothers,’ etc etc-Lol. He commented to me, in passing, “nothing ever sticks to Toby, in the blog. He’s like Teflon.” And so it became - in the best words of Jean-Luc Piccard “make it so”- Lol,Lol.
I mean, TT2 goes
about his cycling in a very unassuming way, a gent who never shoots himself in
the foot, always does his turns on the front, although most of the time he is
too quick-Lol. No wonder it’s taken 6 months to become an honorary member.
While I’m at it, there are a few initialisms that need an update, or have simply been superseded, as it is all too easy for some-Lol. Kev, aka ‘the very nice man’, is hardly ever seen these days, since he got married and so he becomes ‘TIM’ (the invisible man). CB1 has earned a more appropriate initialism; ‘KK’ (Kit-Kat) because he is all too often at the back of the group taking a break- Lol. With one half of the brothership left, it seems logical to consolidate his initialisms and just recently has more than earned his new honour of ‘MM’ (Moaning Mertle) Lol.
Shall we mention
the ride? -Lol.
We arrived at the
cafe after 20 miles, just before 12 noon and made it back to Tattenhall by 2pm,
where we all split for home -job done -Lol,Lol,Lol.
Apologies to
John, who I only discovered had turned back at our first regroup in Oscroft. I
didn’t know he was finding the pace tricky. I’m used to his 'fast boy' days.
Oh yes, lunch was
very enjoyable and everybody seemed very pleased with their orders, after
grabbing the large table, which no doubt contributed to the myriad of amusing
conversation and cross banter. One memorable subject was from TT2, who
tried to educate ‘TT1 & MM on the nastier aspects of fish fungus, whilst
‘RR’ (or was it ‘MM’?) were trying to outbid each other on the different types
and size of motorbike they had each owned in a previous life-Lol. How
ironic that ‘MM’ has recently downgraded to a Vespa scooter, albeit a nice one-
Lol.
TT1 brought us
all back to a more sober Earth, when enlightening us all about the Anthrax
outbreak in the fields adjacent to the cafe. Thankfully, this was a lot of
years back apparently and now there is a housing estate there.
As for the
brotherly aspect of the now de-funcked ‘CB’s’ initialism. Light
was thrown on the subject when ‘MM’ (CB2 of old remember-Lol), produced a
photograph from his phone of him and ‘KK’ on mopeds in their teenage years, which
is a hint as to why they have been known as brothers. They both went to school
together, bless-em.
So, there we have it. What a cracking day in gorgeous sunshine, with great company and more than the usual hilarious moments. TT1 was in particular form on the day. I loved his story about a younger him and his drunken mates nicking Xmas gnomes. However, the police caught them quickly because they forgot to take the batteries out and were flashing brighter than the police car -Lol,Lol.
Till next time ladies-
Haseeb Sadeek (‘take care’ in Welsh-Lol,Lol)
PS, I’m not sure
about you guys, but I’m doubtful even I will keep up with this diatribe-
Lol.
My stinking cold has clearly affected my artistic writing bent -Lol.
‘NT’ aka Waffling
Wind Whisperer (triple initialism-Lol)
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